Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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